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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1929

Page

5

Honor Bright pleases crowded Hawkeye Theatre

The Junior class play Honor Bright drew a packed audience at Hawkeye theatre Friday evening. Cast members received praise for natural ability with Miss Bessie Shatava cited for directing and tireless preparation. The snappy three act comedy featured Irene Westergard, Guy Sturdevant, Kenneth Reaves, Carrie Herke, Evelyn Harewell, Marvin Wikert, Leo Hartman, and many others, with strong support from the High School orchestra and Girls Glee club.

Hawkeye Theatre Riday Irene Westergard Lucy Barrington Guy Sturdevant Richard Barrington Kenneth Reaves Ravy Wm. Carton Peggy Carton Carrie Herke Miss Herke Honor Bright Marvel Evelyn Harewell Marvin Wikert James Schooley Bennet Thoreson Harriet Harris Dale Noble Watt Buttin Gardner Anne Reonald Nane Sexter Gardianers Raymond Nelson Michael Leo Hartman Simpson Norman Osher Jones Arthur’ Ronstead Louise Grady Maggie Kenneth Reeves Hennet Thorekon Virginia Hansen Arthur Bonstead Marjorie Meadows Gradlinger Marian George Verna Grodland Vivian Norvis Evelyn Horswell Howard Hornwell Gradiinger High School Times Miss Shatava

School Board fills vacancies for Gracktinger public schools

The Gracktinger public schools announce all positions filled for the coming year. Four new teachers join staff including Superintendent C W Stevenson and Principal Miss Edna Behnken. Junior High leads Cora Christopher Marjorie Meadows Barbara Thoreson. Guides include Miss Meadows as music teacher. Grade teachers Lilien Millen Esther Simonsen Dorothy Myhre Katherine Hubbard. Band leadership by Bh K Josten in Estherville and Aylesworth in Spencer. Janitor Wm Michaels noted.

Tak Gracktinger Lst C. W. Stevenson Edna Behnk Madge-May Corwith Iowa Gudrid Nane Lois Byerrelt Mason City Inoix Theolore Dunmire Missex Cora Christopher Marjorie Meadows Barbara Thoreson Misa Meadows Lilien Millen Esther Simonsen Dorothy Myhre Katherine Hubbard Rochester Minnesota Bh. K. Josten Josten Estherville Aylesworth Spencer Wm. Michaels

New Battle Cruisers Named Chicano Spark Debate

A fragment from a historical page hints at gang rivalries and naming of new ships as Chicano. Other bits reference Eva Adams as a college beauty and a mother teaching thrift. The piece also contains a quip about saving money to seize later opportunities.

Social Items Open House Hosted by Mrs Garber

Mrs L H Garber of east of town will entertain the members of the Social Items M E Aid Mesting at her home. The event showcases club hospitality with attendees from local households and a planned program feature.

M. E L. H. Garber

Community notices and social gatherings mix in May events

Local society pages list Catholic Ladies Aid and Norwegian Lutheran Ladies' Aid gatherings at homes of Mrs. J R Brown and Mrs Elmer Olsen on May 15 16 with cordial invitations. Mother's Day reception hosted by Mrs Norris for BTA on May 14. Postnuptial shower for Mr and Mrs Conway hosted by Mrs King and Mrs Grady. Card games and Afternoon Card Club meetups with out of town guests P J Hession Des Moines and Mrs Joe Bigley Portland Oregon.

Elmer Olsen Elmar Olsen Norwegian Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Wadnesly Fred Gracttinger Mrs. Conway J. P. Gon- Way T. J. Conway Prank King Jd. I. Grady J. J. Sullivan P. J. Hession Des Moines Joe Bigley Portland Oregon

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Misa Shatava Henope Thewiey Paullina Paulling Extherville Yount Vandt Richard Barthelmess Weary River Betty Compson Our Gang Clara Bow Colleen Moore Douglas McLean Kid Aries Rose Matinées Ball Winmerieyes F. C. Wiegman Finnie Duff Eva Adams Grinnett College Eae Dee Social Home Club John Simonsen Gleaners Lily Landing Atore Ay Johnsen Anna Jorgensen Standard Oil Company Shien Rich M.'E. Ladies’ Aid Society Garber Geo. Singer Catholic Aid J. R. Brown East of Town Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society Wim, Blom Graettinger Seaneree Mrs. C Norris Carda Charles Spies Bridge George Graettinger Daint Craettinger
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